Jason Solanki
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Wine lover since 2001! My interest in wine began while touring the factory where they printed the LCBO VINTAGES magazine.
Over time, my passion for wine grew. Now, I am highly regarded by friends and colleagues as a resource for when they need a wine for that special occasion, be it an anniversary, birthday, wedding, gatherings at home, or when they want to impress their special friend or the In-Laws.
Combining my interest in the Internet/web/computers, you can find me at https://vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com where you will find more wine reviews, events and contests.
Reviews
Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Napa Valley
California, Usa$74.95
Highly aromatic with a complex array of peppery, red and blackberry, currant, cassis, and hints of graphite aromas. It's medium-full bodied, lean, and structured on the palate with very nicely balanced aroma replays. Fresh acids are nicely balanced. Elegant, firm tannins. Long, peppery finish. Enjoy over the next decade. 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot, and 1% Cabernet Franc. Tasted Oct/2018.
4.5 Stars
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Moet & Chandon Grand Vintage Extra Brut Champagne 2012, Ac
Champagne, France$95.95
Aged 5+ years, this blend of 41% Chardonnay, 33% Pinot Noir, and 26% Pinot Meunier has intense aromatics featuring complex savoury, leesy, earthy, pastry, brioche, and lightly toasty aromas with some maturity. It is medium-bodied with a crisp, finely textured mouthfeel. Lemony acids with tangy, grapefruit notes brighten the palate. Well-balanced throughout with a long, fruity finish. Tasted Nov/2019.
4.5 Stars
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Chãteau De Beaucastel Chãteauneuf-du-pape 2017, Ac, France
Rhône, France$93.95
A blend of 30% Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre, 15% Syrah, 10% Counoise, 5% Cinsault, and the balance other varietals, the nose needs some coaxing to reveal black spice, dark berry, plum, garrigue, flinty mineral, and pepper spice aromas, with much of the same on the palate. It is full-bodied, dense, thick, and richly concentrated with firm, grippy tannins and a long, mouth-watering finish. A big wine that needs 3-4 years of cellar time and should drink well over next 20+ years. Tasted Oct/2019.
4.5 Stars
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Ornellaia 2014, Doc Bolgheri Superiore
Tuscany, Italy$239.95
Blend of 34% Cab Sauv, 32% Merlot, 15% Cab Franc, and 20% Petit Verdot. The medium+ intensity nose feels a bit shy but offers dark currant, cherry, raspberry, oak spices, forest floor, and cassis in a ripe profile. It's full-bodied with smooth, refined tannins that are a touch grippy. It's big and structured with a warm mid-palate. Lovely aromas replays. Mouth-watering acids. Well-balanced overall and excellent finish length. A beauty to drink over the next 20 years. Tasted Oct/2017.
4.5 Stars
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Renato Ratti Barolo Marcenasco 2015, Barolo
Piedmont, Italy$59.95
Fragrant and elegant aromas of cherry, floral, anise, and wild berry notes. It is full-bodied with good fruit and density, well-managed, finely-grained tannins and lovely aroma replays along with crushed raspberry flavours. Nicely balanced throughout with fresh acidity and hints of mineral and licorice on the long finish. Tasted Nov/2019.
4.5 Stars
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Robert Mondavi To Kalon Vineyard Reserve Fume Blanc 2015, Napa Valley, California
California, Usa$79.95
An oak aged Sauvignon Blanc, this has a fairly intense nose that has subtle oak-influenced vanilla aromas layered on top of yellow fruit, citrus, and herbs. It is medium-full bodied with a creamy, elegant mouthfeel and appealing vanilla flavoured herbal characters. Acids are fresh and vibrant, while the finish length is excellent. Tasted Oct/2019.
4.5 Stars
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Kistler Sonoma Mountain Chardonnay 2017, Sonoma Mountain, Sonoma County
California, Usa$114.95
Lovely, intense nose of mineral, pear, vanilla, and apple with great elegance. It is medium-full to full bodied on the fresh palate with very nice, balanced aroma replays. Mountain fruit showing vibrant, juicy acids. Nicely balanced throughout, with mineral notes on the long, juicy finish. Tasted Oct/2019.
4.5 Stars
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Trapiche Terroir Series Finca Ambrosia Single Vineyard Malbec 2012, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$39.95
The medium-high intensity nose is elegant, refined and complex with lovely floral, violet, sweet vanillan oak, clove, blackberry and dark berry aromas. It's full-bodied on the palate with lovely aroma replays supported by structured tannins that are smooth, refined and have a velvety mouthfeel. Acids are very good and the finish length is excellent. Tasted Sept/2017.
4.5 Stars
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